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Debt to Assets Ratio: 39.18%

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Is the debt to assets ratio high or low?

The debt to assets ratio of 39.18% is 17% above its 5-year average of 33.61%, near the high end of its 5-year range (8.92%–39.18%).

As of Sunday, June 28, 2026. 4.74% above its 12-month average of 37.40%.

Debt/Equity|Total Debt|Total Assets|Interest Coverage|All Metrics
Debt to Assets

BKE Debt to Assets Ratio

39.18%

Reported quarterly debt to assets ratio; no daily interpolation.

+25.25% 5Y
BKE Debt to Assets Ratio

BKE Average Debt to Assets Ratio Chart

BKE Debt to Assets Ratio

BKE Current vs Average Debt to Assets Ratio Chart

BKE Debt to Assets Ratio Metrics

DEBT TO ASSETS RATIO

39.18%

DEBT TO ASSETS RATIO AVG TTM

37.40%

DEBT TO ASSETS RATIO AVG 3Y

35.53%

DEBT TO ASSETS RATIO AVG 5Y

34.91%

DEBT TO ASSETS RATIO AVG 10Y

25.72%

DEBT TO ASSETS RATIO AVG 15Y

17.15%

DEBT TO ASSETS RATIO AVG 20Y

12.86%

CURRENT VS TTM AVG

+4.74%

CURRENT VS 3Y AVG

+10.25%

CURRENT VS 5Y AVG

+12.22%

CURRENT VS 10Y AVG

+52.33%

CURRENT VS 15Y AVG

+128.49%

CURRENT VS 20Y AVG

+204.65%

BKE Competitors' Debt to Assets Ratio

NAMEMARKET CAPDEBT TO ASSETS RATIOTTM3Y5Y
The Buckle, Inc. (BKE)$2.23B39.18%37.40%35.53%34.91%
Lucid Group, Inc. (LCID)vs ›$1.88B0.10%N/AN/AN/A
Carter's Inc. (CRI)vs ›$1.60B0.47%N/AN/AN/A
American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. (AEO)vs ›$3.00B0.43%N/AN/AN/A
Liquidity Services, Inc. (LQDT)vs ›$1.22B0.04%N/AN/AN/A
Petco Health and Wellness Company, Inc. (WOOF)vs ›$773.88M0.55%N/AN/AN/A
Advance Auto Parts, Inc. (AAP)vs ›$3.75B0.44%N/AN/AN/A
Abercrombie & Fitch Co. (ANF)vs ›$4.07B0.33%N/AN/AN/A
Thor Industries, Inc. (THO)vs ›$4.10B0.13%N/AN/AN/A
Cambium Learning Group, Inc. (ABCD)vs ›—0.30%N/AN/AN/A

Leverage Ratios Comparison

Debt/Assets

39.2%

Debt/Equity

0.90

Current Ratio

1.89

Interest Coverage

N/A

Formula: Debt/Assets = Total Debt / Total Assets × 100

Debt/Assets vs Debt/Equity:

  • Debt/Assets: Shows % of assets funded by creditors (bounded 0-100%)
  • Debt/Equity: Shows debt relative to shareholder investment (can exceed 100%)
  • Both measure leverage but from different perspectives

Industry context matters: Capital-intensive industries (utilities, real estate) typically have higher Debt/Assets ratios than tech companies.

Debt to Assets Ratio Formula & Definition

Debt/Assets ratio shows what percentage of a company's assets are financed by debt. Compare the current value with the historical chart and peer group to understand leverage over time.

Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute

Debt to Assets Ratio FAQ

What is the debt to assets ratio for The Buckle, Inc. (BKE)?
The debt to assets ratio for BKE stock is 39.18%.
Is The Buckle, Inc.'s debt to assets ratio high or low?
The debt to assets ratio of 39.18% is 17% above its 5-year average of 33.61%, near the high end of its 5-year range (8.92%–39.18%).
What is the TTM average debt to assets ratio for The Buckle, Inc. (BKE)?
The TTM average debt to assets ratio for BKE stock is 37.40%.
What is the 3Y average debt to assets ratio for The Buckle, Inc. (BKE)?
The 3Y average debt to assets ratio for BKE stock is 35.53%.
What is the 5Y average debt to assets ratio for The Buckle, Inc. (BKE)?
The 5Y average debt to assets ratio for BKE stock is 34.91%.
What is the 10Y average debt to assets ratio for The Buckle, Inc. (BKE)?
The 10Y average debt to assets ratio for BKE stock is 25.72%.
What is the 15Y average debt to assets ratio for The Buckle, Inc. (BKE)?
The 15Y average debt to assets ratio for BKE stock is 17.15%.
What is the 20Y average debt to assets ratio for The Buckle, Inc. (BKE)?
The 20Y average debt to assets ratio for BKE stock is 12.86%.

BKE Debt to Assets Ratio History

DATEDEBT TO ASSETS RATIO
2026-05-0239.18%
2026-01-3138.72%
2025-11-0134.77%
2025-08-0236.53%
2025-05-0337.83%
2025-02-0135.73%
2024-11-0233.27%
2024-08-0334.88%
2024-05-0435.74%
2024-02-0335.45%
2023-10-2831.20%
2023-07-2933.11%
2023-04-2935.22%
2023-01-3136.27%
2022-10-298.92%
2022-07-3032.69%
2022-04-3035.00%
2022-01-3136.92%
2021-10-3029.49%
2021-07-3131.28%
2021-05-0133.57%
2021-01-3136.21%
2020-10-3135.01%
2020-08-0138.94%
2020-05-0244.22%
2020-01-3143.50%
2019-11-0241.00%
2019-08-0341.68%
2019-05-0442.40%
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About The Buckle, Inc.

The Buckle, Inc. operates as a retailer of casual apparel, footwear, and accessories for men, women, and kids under the Buckle and Buckle Youth brands in the United States. The company markets a selection of brand name casual apparel, including denims, other casual bottoms, tops, sportswear, outerwear, accessories, and footwear, as well as private label merchandise comprising the BKE, Buckle Black, Ace High, Daytrip, Departwest, FITZ + EDDI, Freshwear, Gentry Country, Gilded Intent, Gimmicks, J.B. Holt, Maven Co-op, Modish Rebel, Nova Industries, Outpost Makers, Reclaim, Salvage, Sterling & Stitch, Veece, Willow & Root, 33 Coastal, and Funk Lagoon brands. It also provides services, such as hemming, gift-packaging, layaways, a guest loyalty program, the Buckle private label credit card, personalized stylist services, and a special-order system that allows stores to obtain specifically requested merchandise from other company stores or from its online order fulfillment center. The company was formerly known as Mills Clothing, Inc. and changed its name to The Buckle, Inc. in April 1991. The Buckle, Inc. was incorporated in 1948 and is headquartered in Kearney, Nebraska.

Kearney, NE
2,900 employees
www.buckle.com
Consumer Cyclical / Apparel - Retail
Sector
Consumer Cyclical
Industry
Apparel - Retail
CEO
Dennis H. Nelson
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